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Subtract 56/5 from 35/54

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 11 1/5

35/54 - 56/5 is -2849/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   56/5 = 56 × 54/5 × 54 = 3024/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/270 - 3024/270 = 175 - 3024/270 = -2849/270

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